Source: Indian Express What is the News? Pegasus spyware has evolved from its earlier spear-phishing methods using text links or messages to ‘zero-click’ attacks which do not require any action from the phone’s user. It is the worrying aspect of spyware. About Zero-click Attack: A Zero-Click attack helps spyware like Pegasus gain control over a… Continue reading Explained: What are zero-click attacks, and how do you get the better of them?
Explained: What is the Monkey B virus that caused the first human death in China?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? China has reported the first human infection case with Monkey B virus(BV) after a Beijing-based veterinarian was confirmed with the same a month after he dissected two dead monkeys in early March. About Monkey B virus(BV): Monkey B Virus(BV) is an alphaherpesvirus enzootic (endemic) found in macaque monkeys.… Continue reading Explained: What is the Monkey B virus that caused the first human death in China?
Government sets up Dairy Investment Accelerator to promote and facilitate investments in the Dairy sector
Source: PIB What is the News? The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying(DAHD) has set up a Dairy Investment Accelerator under its Investment Facilitation Cell. About Dairy Investment Accelerator: Dairy Investment Accelerator is a cross-functional team constituted to serve as the interface with investors. It shall provide support across the investment cycle by: Offering specific… Continue reading Government sets up Dairy Investment Accelerator to promote and facilitate investments in the Dairy sector
Government eases stocking norms for pulses importers, wholesalers
Source: TOI What is the News? Government of India has eased stock holding limits on pulses after traders protested by staying away from the buying-selling activities in mandis across the country. Background: The Department of Consumer Affairs had issued the Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits, and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2021.… Continue reading Government eases stocking norms for pulses importers, wholesalers
Scientists develop novel 3D robotic motion phantom that can reproduce human lung motion
Source: PIB What is the News? A group of Indian scientists has developed a novel and cheap three-dimensional (3D) robotic motion phantom that can reproduce human lung motion. This will help to deliver focused radiation in cancer patients. What was the need for 3D robotic motion phantom? Breathing motion is a problem for delivering focused… Continue reading Scientists develop novel 3D robotic motion phantom that can reproduce human lung motion
Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
Source: Down To Earth Relevance – Healthy condition of discoms is necessary for ensuring proper electricity supply. Synopsis: Energy experts have urged a reassessment of the Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities being carried out on an annual basis since 2012 by the Power Finance Corp Ltd(PFCL). Background: Recently, the Integrated Ratings for State Power… Continue reading Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
Making India a sporting nation
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Improving India’s performance in Olympics Synopsis: Factors behind India’s sporting performance in Olympics, why it lags and steps to improve it. Factors governing performance There are many factors which are important in determining the performance of a nation in various sports. Beyond a threshold level, the average standard of living in… Continue reading Making India a sporting nation
The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
Source: The Hindu Relevance – School education needs drastic reforms to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on education. Synopsis: If school education revert to business as usual, India has to be prepared to confront a disaster in educational outcomes Introduction Schools have been closed for 16 months now, with no clarity on or a timeline for their… Continue reading The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
A more humane police force
Source: The Hindu Relevance: A healthy Police system is necessary to ensure a feeling of safety and security among the masses. Synopsis: Our country needs a more humane and sensitive police force that works for the welfare of the citizens. This requires harmonizing the working environment of police personnel along with the fulfillment of their… Continue reading A more humane police force
Why UP’s proposed population control bill is bad as policy and politics
Source: The Hindu Relevance: UP’s Population control policies have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Synopsis: UP’s population control measures should tackle the socio-economic issues in the UP rather than seeking a stringent approach towards population control. Introduction: A new draft Bill prepared by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Law Commission seeks to control the population by introducing… Continue reading Why UP’s proposed population control bill is bad as policy and politics
